Speaker Testimonials
The Happiness Club of Palm Beach recently had the pleasure of inviting Max Ansbacher to speak on his recent book “A Practical Guide to Happiness”. He is a gifted speaker that captivated and engaged our audience who were impressed by his depth of knowledge and research on the subject of Happiness. Max’s book is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice, garnered from his varied experiences and extraordinary life. Everyone walked away feeling happy and ready to apply his tools into their lives. Max enlightened us with his unique perspective which he presented eloquently!
Melanie Cabot,
Founder, Happiness Club Palm Beach
I think your talks are fabulous & much needed especially in today’s world as you acknowledged. I loved hearing about your personal journey, your extensive research, your observations and your daily practices. The results of your personal investment definitely show up on your joyous face.
Susan Rosenfeld,
Workshop Attendee
Max brought a fresh perspective on how to achieve happiness to all those who attended his Restaurant 44 lecture. Many shared personal stories and asked both Max and the group for advice. This sort of interactive discussion made it a memorable night for all!
Joan Parker,
Palm Beach Towers Resident
The Jupiter Rotary Club hosted Max for a talk about his book, ‘A Practical Guide to Happiness’. The principles he outlined in his talk, especially to ‘Nurture your Friendships’ resonated with our members. The key takeaway was that happiness is a choice and what you do every day impacts your level of fulfillment.
Rick Alford,
Jupiter Rotary Club Member
Biggest takeaway from the lecture was Max's gentle, authentic presentation of learning and applying his knowledge of happiness to his daily life.
Restaurant 44
Workshop Attendee 2023
Reviews
During about 70 years of active life as an academician and as a corporate CEO, I've read probably about 1000 books - fiction, bios, technology, history, etc. Of all those books, the most worthwhile to me is Max Ansbacher's aptly titled A Practical Guide to Happiness. Don't miss it!
Lynden Gillis,
Executive Vice President Magnavox, Ret
This book is written extremely well. It is concise and 80% of the rules that I have lived by in the US are in the book. The other 20%, which were new to me, are so good that I started implementing them with the exact results put forth in the book. We all have our own crosses to carry and none of us is immune from them in one form or another. Your book makes carrying those crosses much easier. Because I liked the book so much, I have given it as a present to my close friends and family. I consider it a MUST-READ book.
Serge Birbrair,
Wine Merchant
Mr. Ansbacher in his short yet very entertaining book has set forth a mantra that is a good foundation for life: "get real, think positive." He has illustrated this with examples from his own life and generally with simple yet valuable life principles that make very good sense. I wholeheartedly recommend this book which should bring a measure of happiness to all who read it.
Albert Angel,
Retired Corporate Executive
Ansbacher takes us on a road trip to search for what we all want - happiness. Surprisingly he brings us full circle to the realization that all we ever wanted is in our own backyard. As one reads we are given signposts pointing towards happiness - what to see, how to see, what to realize, what to remember and what to act upon. It is most unique and refreshing to know we can indeed seek and control our happiness. That said, all we need to do is rejigger some of our thinking and habits, and embrace the many positives we learn from these pages. If you are not happy with the joy in your life this book is the one you should read!
Glenn Lawson,
author of It's Curtains For You!
I HIGHLY recommend this book! Initially laying out his own search for happiness and the Three Great Rules of Happiness (you should read the book to discover these rules!), Max G. Ansbacher follows these with a plethora of practical suggestions, including mental and physical exercises, to increase your happiness. This book is a MUST read for everyone interested in promoting their own happiness.
Rex Forehand,
PH.D. Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science and author of Parenting the Strong-Willed Child
I am very much enjoying your book. My New Year's resolution is to WANT WHAT YOU HAVE ! Your wisdom is wonderful. I have decided to give my two grandsons 14 and 12 your book for Valentine's Day.
Thank you so much for writing this special book.
Gilan Corn
I just finished reading your book 'A practical guide to happiness' and I'm mind blown. The message that resonated within me best is 'want what you have' and I can't stop thinking of it. It had changed my mindset. Chapter 10 was also a game changer for me. I just thought to tell you that someone across the world in Africa, truly appreciates your penned down knowledge.
Thank you for sharing this gift. You've literally given me a rope out a pit of self-destruction.
Thank you for sharing this gift. You've literally given me a rope out a pit of self-destruction.
Chris Obianuju,
Africa
There is so much to unpack from A Practical Guide to Happiness. Max G. Ansbacher was keen and meticulous in digging deep into the plagues of man's happiness, both self-made and externally orchestrated. I like to think he learned from his parents, who were both psychologists, as his analogies were very precise. His illustrations were clear and relatable, and his writing method was simple and easy. The pages were littered with thought-provoking quotes. I would share a favorite, which says. "Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it."
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Demystifies the route to Happiness.
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Executive Vice President Magnavox, Ret